Amazing Mammals Around Us

Amazing Mammals Around Us

Saturday Jul 18 2026

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
Go wild with mammals—Come learn all about these amazing mammals at the Farmington Museum!

Event Information

Farmington Museum & Visitor Center
3041 E. Main St. Farmington, NM
Farmington Museum
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Free
(505) 599-1174

Join zoologist and science educator John Boyd for an exciting hands-on exploration of mammals and what makes them unique.

The presentation will compare the three major types of mammals:

  • Egg-laying monotremes
  • Marsupials
  • Placental mammals

Along with a multimedia session that will include:

  • Real animal artifacts
  • Plaster casts of footprints
  • Porcupine quills
  • Live rats and mice for safe touching experiences

Participants will discover amazing mammals found in New Mexico and around the world through an interactive lesson that connects zoology, environmental science, and human biology.

About the Presenter:

John Boyd is an AP Environmental Science and Earth and Space, Zoologist for the Farmington Municipal School District.

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